Research Associate I-III, Product

Lygos Inc • Hayward, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Lygos is an industrial biotechnology company developing biobased sustainable solutions to improve everyday products. Our technology platform enables better economics and unlocks the power of organic acids specialty chemicals, enabling our partners to offer sustainable alternatives to legacy petroleum-based plastics, fragrances, home and personal care products, and more.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree or higher in organic chemistry or polymer chemistry
• Demonstrated experience in organic synthesis
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation to perform daily duties with little supervision after initial training
• Basic computer skills and be comfortable with email and standard Google and Microsoft applications
• Good communication skills to report observations, results of experiments and test details.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of prior work experience in a laboratory
• Experience in polymer derivatization and characterization, especially water soluble polymers

Responsibilities

• Perform and document laboratory work
• Assemble/disassemble and maintain laboratory equipment
• Synthesize, prepare and test samples according to specific methods.
• Review data for thoroughness and accuracy and prepare simple reports
• Follows Lygos policies, practices and ethics in the performance of individual duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees